Vice President Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah, SC, JA (Retired), held a final strategy meeting in Lilongwe on Sunday as Malawi readied itself for the 7th African Union–European Union Summit taking place in Luanda, Angola.
The session offered a moment for the country’s delegation to fine-tune its priorities and ensure a shared approach before travelling for the high-level talks, which begin on Monday, 24 November.
In attendance was Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr George Chaponda, who is expected to steer Malawi’s diplomatic engagements throughout the summit.
He was accompanied by the Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism, George Partridge, whose role places him at the heart of discussions surrounding economic partnerships and market opportunities.
Malawi’s Ambassador to Angola, Margaret Constance Kamoto—based in Zambia—also joined the meeting, bringing her regional experience to support the delegation’s bilateral and protocol work once in Luanda.
During the briefing, Dr Ansah stressed the need for a united front, urging the team to speak with clarity and purpose as they present Malawi’s interests on the continental stage.
She reminded the delegation that Malawi’s goals must be communicated confidently and precisely to secure meaningful outcomes for the country’s development agenda.
The two-day summit is expected to tackle a broad range of issues central to Africa–EU cooperation.
Topics on the table include peace and security, governance, multilateral engagement, economic advancement, population concerns, migration and mobility.
Dr Ansah highlighted that the discussions present Malawi with valuable opportunities to pursue support for reforms and programmes that drive national progress.
Established in 2000, the Africa–EU partnership remains the cornerstone of political dialogue and long-term collaboration between the two continents.
It is within this long-standing framework that Malawi hopes not only to push forward its own priorities but also contribute meaningfully to Africa’s common positions.
The Vice President expressed confidence in the delegation, noting that the team is well-prepared to advocate for Malawi and return with outcomes that align with the country’s aspirations.
With the groundwork complete, Malawi now joins fellow African nations heading to Luanda to help shape the future of AU–EU relations at a time of evolving global challenges.